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Deadly shooting in Shaker Heights: 2 found dead in home

Upon their arrival, Shaker Heights police say officers found four children and learned 'their father had shot their mother.'

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Two people were found dead late Thursday night at a home in Shaker Heights.

Police tell 3News that officers were dispatched to the scene in the 3000 block of Ludgate Road “to investigate a report of a male causing a disturbance” around 10:47 p.m.

Upon their arrival, Shaker Heights police say officers found four children outside and on the second/third floors of the home and learned “their father had shot their mother.”

“Officers immediately entered the residence and discovered a male and female victim of gunshot wounds,” according to a press release from Shaker Heights police. “Both had succumbed to their injuries.”

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the woman killed in the incident as 35-year-old Danielle Harris of Shaker Heights. The man's identity has not been released.

“Our investigation is ongoing,” police said.

No additional details were immediately available, but stay with 3News as we will update this story once more information is released.

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